Cool MateAssortment vs Little bit of everything
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Assortment
Little bit of everything
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
| Assortment | Little bit of everything | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈlɪtəl bɪt əv ˌɛvriθɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈlɪtəl bɪt əv ˌɛvriθɪŋ// | |
| Meaning | A small amount of several different things. | |
| Example | - | At the party, I had a little bit of everything from the buffet. |
| Register | - | Neutral |
| How common | - | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | - | a little bit of everything, mix a little bit of everything, have a little bit of everything, find a little bit of everything, enjoy a little bit of everything |
| Common mistakes | - | Omitting 'a' before 'little bit', Using 'little bits of everything' instead of 'little bit of everything', Confusing with 'a bit of everything', which is slightly more casual |
| Usage notes | - | Use in informal contexts when describing a variety of things, but avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Assortment vs Little bit of everything
What's the difference between Assortment and Little bit of everything?
Assortment: Little bit of everything: A small amount of several different things.
Can I use Assortment and Little bit of everything interchangeably?
Not always. Assortment and Little bit of everything are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.